I have a theory. I believe I can fix the police force issues we have in the USA. I believe it’s fixable and that it must change. It’s only a matter of time actually.

It hurts me to watch these problems and not be able to fix them when I know the path to a solution.

I’m wondering -what can I do? Could I go get my phD in something related and my thesis could be - how to fix LAPD for example ?

Any thoughts, ideas are appreciated.

I know I may come off as some parent being like “damn these phones are the problem for my kids” but when you think about it, this isn’t far off.

100 years ago there was no such thing as social media or TikTok or as Rick Sanchez says it best to my generation which is Gen Z is “shut up Morty, you’re 14 reacting to a guy on YouTube reacting to fucking YouTube”. Which is pretty wild if you think about it.

Most kids not all are like Morty for reference would rather play Fortnite than going outside playing sports. Most adults rather be on the internet watching news and talking about said online news or something to their peers or loved ones after their long day of work. So if you realize, most things in our life at this rate is all digitalized. Phones, communications, knowledge, the information we watch or consume, and ETC.

So the question is do you think humanity as a whole is suited for this evolutionary pathway of life? Is this “living”? Are we making things more complicated rather than simple? Wanna hear your thoughts.

During my nearly decade-long career in law enforcement, I have observed several systemic issues within the agencies I have served. Chief among these issues is the way women are treated within these organizations. Despite progress in other sectors, gender inequality remains a significant challenge in law enforcement. According to the 2022 U.S. Census data, 39% of women over 25 hold a four-year college degree, compared to 36.2% of men. However, women occupy only 3% of executive-level positions in law enforcement. This stark disparity cannot be attributed to a lack of education or qualifications among women in the field. Instead, I believe it is a direct result of unaddressed sexism within the workplace—an issue that is rarely confronted by those in positions of power. When it is addressed, those who speak out often face punitive actions and ostracization within their agencies. One example from my current agency involved a female officer removed from her leadership role after an incident with a male colleague on her shift. The issue began when she took corrective action on a call where the male officer failed to make a necessary arrest. In response, the male officer refused to cooperate with her on calls for several weeks. When she eventually sought a meeting with their supervisor to address the issue, the situation escalated, resulting in the male officer spitting in her face. Despite the severity of this misconduct, the matter was not properly handled, and the female officer was subsequently reassigned to a position widely regarded within the agency as punitive. Another incident at the same agency involved a male supervisor against whom seven female colleagues filed formal statements alleging sexual harassment. Despite the internal investigation sustaining these claims, the male officer retained his position. This decision caused frustration and disillusionment among the women involved, who chose not to pursue the matter further for fear of professional retaliation. These examples are, unfortunately, not isolated incidents. They highlight a broader culture within law enforcement that fails to hold individuals accountable for their behavior, mainly when the victims are women. The question remains: why is this allowed to continue? Do male leaders in these positions believe they can act with impunity, confident that their actions will go unpunished? Or is it a matter of indifference—a lack of genuine concern for the well-being and professional advancement of their female colleagues? Addressing these issues requires a concerted effort from all levels of leadership within law enforcement agencies. It is essential to foster a culture that values accountability, fairness, and respect for all officers, regardless of gender. Only then can we dismantle the ingrained biases that continue to hold back talented women in this profession. Any thoughts?

What is a conspiracy theory or hot take you 100% believe in?

Please respond! for my class research project :))

It’s weird. I feel as if I have a bunch of knowledge and “all the right answers” I just sometimes don’t have the motivation (or want) to change my behavior for the better. I understand what I do most of the dumb stuff that I do for, (validation, entertainment of others and such) and I get it’s stupid but I still act differently and sometimes I don’t even change.

Are there any people who actually do make those changes and attempt to shift their behavior to the most optimal and happy they can be.

If anything humans destroyed social media and the internet. They could have been great things, great tools, and they are, but it's human nature, ignorance and greed that are ruining these tools so I'm just a lil confused on how these things are ruining humanity when humanity is just showing itself?

Idk if it's a bad habit but I usually do my school work on the day it is given, I got really unfortunate this week because 3 of my classes gave an assignment on the same day. It triggers me to know that I have an unfinished school work so I drank a liter of coffee in ONE GO yesterday to make myself hyper and not get sleepy, I finished one assignment yesterday and honestly felt like fainting and very nauseous this morning yet I just don't learn my lesson smh. I ended up drinking a liter of coffee again cause I'm stuck and couldn't make any progress on my work so I just needed to drink it again cause it does help.

Should I stop? I need some reality check before I get addicted and couldn't stop myself LMAO it is low-key addicting tho. The way I just drank it in one go using a Stanley is crazy

Hi all back with another question which I know has been asked countless times.

My opinion is that if you want to specialise in something within certain industries such as the medical field, law or engineering amongst others then YES it is 100% a very good thing. For example when it came to me originally I wanted to become a Doctor in order to pursue my passion of helping people...like my mother who is incredibly ill and has been for a very long time...

I then found out I have a knack for business and sales and pursued my passion for business instead whilst still achieving my original goal of helping people as well as providing the healthcare for my mum that was needed....This was a result of dropping out of University thus making my degree completely useless.

Having said all this it was not a waste of time - for me I learned a lot of key skills and picked up good habits from my time at university but I have always wondered if University is even needed?

We are living in an age where free information is accessible and that information is absolutely amazing if you know how to use the tools at your disposal - there is countless success stories of people who never went to university and built amazing brands, businesses or living very comfortably like Ben Francis (Recently redid it to finish his degree), Henry Ford, Benjamin Franklin, Steven Spielnerg and the likes of Albert Einstein.

Some of these people never went and yet we learn about them, their thought process and success - This information is also FREE so back to the point...

Has University helped you personally? and I guess to add on....is it still even worth it?

I heard this statement and I am curious to hear what everyone thinks about this? Would love it if anyone who has done psychology / other relevent sciences can answer.

Hello! I’m currently working on a school assignment and I’m looking for someone who has experience in production (whether as an operations manager, production manager, or part of the operations or production crew). I would really appreciate it if you could take a moment to answer a few questions:

1. What is your specific role in the production process?
2. What kind of challenges do you face in your work?
3. What advice would you give to someone thinking about getting into this kind of work?

Your insights would be incredibly helpful, and I truly appreciate your time. Thank you!

Why did ppl look so much older back then. I saw someone at 16 in a photo way back and they looked 30 but now 16 yr olds look 16

Are our deepest desires truly our own, or have they been implanted by societal expectations?

Have you ever paused to wonder if the things you strive for in life are genuinely yours, or if they’ve been shaped by what society subtly tells you to want?

We live in a world filled with constant signals—from social media, culture, family expectations, and the idea of success we’ve been taught to chase.

But where do our desires truly come from?

• Are your deepest wishes really your own, or are they molded by external forces without you even realizing it?
• If we were raised in a completely different environment, away from these societal influences, would we still desire the same things?

What if you were raised in isolation—away from the pressures of the modern world? Would you still pursue the same dreams?

I often ask myself, “What do I really want?” and I’m curious to hear your thoughts. How much of what we desire is a reflection of our true selves, and how much is the result of what we’ve been conditioned to want?

Truth is elusive. What we see as "truth" often depends on our perception, upbringing, and bias. Can we ever claim an objective truth, or are we bound by our subjective experiences? While science offers empirical truths, emotional or moral truths remain harder to define. In the end, truth is less about absolutes and more about sincerity in seeking what aligns with reality, however fluid that might be.

I get it, everyone needs to pay their bills and feed their children. But seriously, looking at all these influencers and people on social media and dating apps living their best lives makes me wonder—what's the point of a 9 to 5 job? Especially if it's a minimum-wage or labor-intensive job that requires a lot of effort. You get home tired and can hardly pay your bills or rent, with nothing left to pursue your own passions, hobbies or even set up your own business, while you see all these influencers posting pictures and videos from around the world. And you know you will never make it...

Like there are tons of signs in the environment pointing to something being the case but they are just coincidences and not indicative of anything

Had an interesting conversation with a colleague that I am mentoring after running a meeting centered around Mindset, It was interesting to see just how much his perception was shaped by Law of Assumption as opposed to my Law of Attraction perspective.

P.S. There is the Law of Repulsion that is talked about less when it comes to focusing on differences however, I have fundamentally disagreed with this law as I believe it to be limiting of ones potential.

Edit 1: Just to Clarify since a few people messaged rather then replying - this whole conversation was within a sales environment which sales is driven by key points, authenticity, commerciality and relationships which are much harder to build when you're a negative individual.

Edit 2: I am noticing a lot of people comprehending this as "If you think positively it all works out" this is NOT true at all, only actions can solve problems and sometimes those problems are very difficult to solve and take time. A positive mindset however, is a useful tool which can provide direction, clarity and a POV which is aimed at helping you. - After reading some of the comments I may have raised the question incorrectly and should of worded it different, never the less I do not wish to upset anyone but promote positivity and share those experiences with everyone.

And what do you do about it?

Hey all,

Something that popped into my head today is that I really struggle with authority/people telling me what to do, even if it is technically "coaching"

For context, I work in sales and have managers who are always telling me how I should run my sales process, what to say to prospects, and how to structure my day.

It's frustrating because I feel like what they tell me to do does not actually lead to more sales, and only increases my busy work. When I just follow my own process I get way better results. I've been in sales for 8+ years for context.

It led me to thinking about professional athletes. How does somebody, at the absolute peak of the world in a certain craft, listen to the advice of somebody who is 100x less than them at that craft. Putting myself in their shoes, even if somebody had more "knowledge", I would still find it hard not to trust my own instincts and what I have learned from years of actually doing the craft.

However this is obviously not the case. All pros have coaches, and clearly these coaches are extremely important and can be the difference in somebody's success.

Is this a me problem? Is the corporate world just different and I'm comparing apples to oranges?

Curious what you're thoughts are

When did become a problem to be polite and kind to people. Seems like people are no longer grateful and it feels like an inconvenience now to be nice